Aggregates
The components of the psychophysical [ersonality, on the basis of which beings commonly impute the false notion of self. The five aggregates are form, feelings, discriminations, consciousness, compositional factors.
Source: John Powwers, Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
Anamorphic Projection
is a distorted projection or perspective requiring the viewer to use special devices or occupy a specific vantage point to reconstitute the image. The word " anamorphosis" is derived from the Greek prefix ana-, meaning back or again, and the word morphe. meaning shape or form.
Source: Wikipedia
Bodhisattva
literally "awakening" being," one who has generated bodhicitta and seeks awakening for the benefit of others.
Source: John Powwers, Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
Compassion
Sensityvity to the sufferings exoerienced by other beings, coupled with a desire to help to overcome suffering and it causes.
Source: John Powwers, Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
Emptiness
The final nature of phenomena, their absence of ingerent existence.
Source: John Powwers, Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
Karma
Action (which is linked with it causes and effects)
Source: John Powwers, Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
Lama
A spiritual preceptor.
Source: John Powwers, Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
Mahayana
Literally "Great Vehicle," this is the Buddhist system that emphasizes the path and practice of the boddhisattva.
Source: John Powwers, Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism
